BUILDesign Magazine Launched
The first issue of the BUILDesign magazine was launched during a press conference at The Stanley Hotel on Tuesday, 28th August 2012 to an audience composed of journalists from leading … Read more
View ArticleBUILDesign Magazine Issue 002/2014 is in circulation now
BUILDesign magazine issue 002/2014 is out and in circulation now. To receive your copy of the magazine, follow this link and subscribe. Some of the highlights in this issue include:- … Read more
View ArticleBUILDesign Magazine Issue 003/2014 is in Circulation
Issue 003/2014 of the BUILDesign Magazine is out and in circulation. To get your copy, just pay Kshs 350 for it using MPESA Till number 199958 and send us the … Read more
View ArticleWhere and When do security experts come in during the design of a building?
Interview with Bernard K. Theuri, a security expert and Managing Director of Akkard Systems Ltd, providers of National Defence, Homeland, Commercial and Industrial integrated turnkey security solutions...
View ArticleGetting to know Architect Howard Archer through his son Architect Jim Archer
Architect Howard Archer is the name behind early and mid 20th century projects like City Hall, High Court, All Saints Cathedral and National Archives through his firm, Cobb & Archer. … Read more
View ArticleChoosing an architect for your small project – How to go about it
(The images above are purely illustrative. They are not projects undertaken by AKML) Many people tend to imagine that their projects are too ‘small’ to warrant any professional input. Always remember...
View ArticleAdd some spice and flare to your house exterior finish using the zero joint...
External walls do not only provide the necessary protective shell to the structure that you are building. They also play a major role in determining the character and outlook of the structure and its...
View ArticleTo Use or Not To Use A Building Contractor in a Project
Most of my clients would ask whether it is necessary to use a building contractor in their projects. Well, its not always necessary, especially for small projects. But at the end of the day, someone...
View ArticleHow to get value for your money in an off plan home purchase
Our director, Arch. Martin Tairo Maseghe was recently interviewed by Kenfrey Kiberenge of Daily Nation who was putting together an informative piece for would be buyers of ‘off plan homes’. Below are...
View ArticleHow much will your building cost to construct in Kenya?
“How much will it cost me to put up this building?”, is one of the most common questions i get during the initial meetings with clients to discuss their brief and requirements in detail and also to...
View ArticleWhy Your Architect Should Take you Through Construction to Completion
I have encountered a many clients who would ask me to hand over approved and construction drawings to them when we are through with the administrative aspects of a construction project. Some never come...
View ArticleSee How a Building is Moved in One Piece
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is building for the future with extensive investment in its country wide infrastructure. One major project involved developing and upgrading five major hospitals. However,...
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